The Odyssey Odyssey 05 - Fathers and Sins: Atreus
Feb 9, 2023
Prepare for a dive into the chilling world of Greek mythology! Explore the twisted cycle of revenge in the House of Atreus, where betrayal rips families apart. Witness the horrifying fallout of a fateful dinner that seals Atreus's tragic destiny. Discover how the rise of Agamemnon and Menelaus unfolds against a backdrop of darkness and vengeance. This tale warns that plotting revenge might just lead to your own undoing!
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Njals Saga and Revenge
- Tom Lee shares a personal experience about receiving the Njals saga from an Icelandic friend, praising it as a monumental story.
- He appreciates the Viking sagas but feels disturbed by their recurring theme of revenge.
Revenge and the Dopamine Buzz
- Revenge triggers a dopamine hit in our brains, making it feel rewarding even just to fantasize about it.
- This evolutionary trait helps explain why revenge is a recurring theme in myths and stories.
Atreus and Thaestes Fight for Throne
- Atreus and Thaestes, sons of Palops, compete for the kingship of Mycenae involving a golden fleece and a celestial sign.
- Thaestes initially wins by stealing the golden fleece; then the sun miraculously reverses its course, granting Atreus the kingship.
